We are looking for an Employment Advisor to join our integration team.
Groundwork delivers a series of innovative social integration programmes focused on supporting migrants and refugees to integrate into life in the UK, through a programme of holistic activities including, language, employment support and cultural/community activities.
As Employment Advisor you will offer information advice and guidance (IAG) to support refugees/migrants to overcome barriers they face in the job market. You will specifically focus on Afghan new arrivals based in bridging hotels, often working from the hotels themselves or digitally to support clients. The postholder will work within a larger Team and be line managed by the Delivery Manager.
We welcome applications from diverse communities. Lived experience is particularly desirable for this role with languages such as Pashto/Farsi/ Dari.
Groundwork London works with communities across the capital to transform their lives and the places where they live. We have been at the forefront of social and environmental regeneration in London for over 25 years, and today we have a simple mission: to create better places, improve people’s prospects, and promote greener living and working. Groundwork is passionate about creating a future where every neighbourhood is vibrant, every community is strong and able to shape its own destiny, and no one is held back by their background or circumstances.
Please contact us if you have:
? Strong understanding of the challenges refugees and migrants face in London
? Experience in offering Employment Advice/Information Advice and Guidance
? Ability to work collaboratively in a team to achieve project outputs
? Attention to detail
? Excellent written and verbal communication skills
? Lived experience and/or languages abilities would be advantageous
Please send your application form, quoting reference 917/EA to londonjobs@groundwork.org.uk
Closing date for applications: 20th July 2022
Interview date: from 18th July over Teams
For further information and to discuss the role please contact Irina Bormotova irina.bormotova@groundwork.org.uk
Appointment to this role is subject to the appropriate records check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Groundwork London is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all members of the community.
